The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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Snowbirds looking for fellow birds in the Gulf State Park
Kids looking at the beach

Your Guide to the Gulf Coast

Ready to start planning your trip to Alabama's Beaches? Our “Beach is Calling” blog shares the best beach vacation tips, including favorite hot spots for fresh seafood, activities and attractions for nonstop fun, unique things to do, and itineraries for every type of vacation. 

Our blogs, written by guests, local experts, and Alabama's Beaches staff, can help you plan a trip no matter the season or group. From guys’ and girls’ getaways, couples’ trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Boats cruising through Perdido Pass in Orange Beach
Boat-Friendly Vacation Rentals on Alabama's Beaches
Fishing Rods Orange Beach
Choosing The Right Rod for Fishing in the Gulf
Red or White at The Wharf
Where to “Wine” Down on Alabama's Beaches
Draft beers on the bar with football playing on the TV at Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores
Sports Bars & Game-Day Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
fresh gulf fish at Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails
5 Delicious Beach Dinners Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
angler holding a tuna caught on a fishing charter in the Gulf
Book a Charter Tuna Trip on Alabama's Beaches
fishing Orange beach
Finding Your Spot While Fishing on Alabama's Beaches
family dining at dragonfly poolside restaurant at the lodge in gulf shores
Accommodations with On-Site Dining on Alabama's Beaches
Playa Orange Beach
Vegetarian Restaurants & Meal Options on Alabama's Beaches